But the liquidators are human beings; they do not wish to press for the uttermost farthing; and well they know that this first call of 500 pounds on every 100 pounds of stock will ruin many and many a poor creature, and turn him or her out into the world.
"The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnicols"
William Black
He had formerly purchased several estates abroad, conferred by the Emperor on his generals; and now for ten years he struggled with liquidators, diplomatists, and Prussian and Bavarian courts of law, over the disputed possession of these unfortunate endowments.
"The Magic Skin"
Honore de Balzac
Nine months after this preliminary meeting, the two liquidators distributed forty-seven per cent to each creditor on his claim.
"Eugenie Grandet"
Honore de Balzac